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    2 days ago

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    Staff Attorney – Nonprofit

    REMOTE 9AM - 5PM, 5 DAYS PER WEEK WITH ONSITE COURT VISITS IN BRONX, NY

    Organization Overview

    We are a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to preventing homelessness and promoting housing stability for individuals and families at risk. Through direct legal services, community partnerships, and advocacy, we address the legal barriers that lead to housing insecurity.

    Position Summary

    The Staff Attorney provides direct legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals and families facing housing instability. The role focuses on eviction defense, housing rights, and related civil legal matters, working closely with internal staff and community partners to deliver holistic, trauma-informed legal services.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Represent clients in housing-related matters, including eviction defense, unlawful detainers, habitability issues, foreclosure prevention, and housing subsidy terminations.
    • Advise and represent clients on public benefits and related civil legal issues impacting housing stability.
    • Conduct client intake, case assessments, strategy development, and case management.
    • Appear in court, administrative hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
    • Collaborate with case managers, social service providers, and community partners.
    • Lead or participate in legal clinics and know-your-rights presentations.
    • Maintain accurate case records and reporting in compliance with program and grant requirements.
    • Identify systemic issues and contribute to policy advocacy or impact efforts as appropriate.

    Qualifications

    • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
    • Admission to the state bar (or ability to obtain admission within a specified timeframe).
    • Commitment to public interest law and serving low-income or marginalized communities.
    • Experience or strong interest in housing law, eviction defense, or homelessness prevention.
    • Strong legal research, writing, advocacy, and case management skills.
    • Ability to work effectively with clients experiencing trauma and complex life circumstances.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in legal aid, nonprofit, or public sector settings.
    • Familiarity with housing subsidies and fair housing laws.
    • Bilingual or multilingual skills relevant to the communities served.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Competitive nonprofit salary commensurate with experience.
    • Benefits may include health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
    • Flexible or hybrid work arrangements may be available.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

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